Embark on a thrilling hike through Europe’s largest gorge, the Samaria Gorge, and be captivated by its stunning views, diverse wildlife, and challenging terrain. Experience the beauty of the White Mountains and encounter rare species along the way. Conclude your adventure with a refreshing swim and a delicious lunch at Agia Roumeli beach.
Embark on a thrilling hike through Europe’s largest gorge, the Samaria Gorge, and be captivated by its stunning views, diverse wildlife, and challenging terrain. Experience the beauty of the White Mountains and encounter rare species along the way. Conclude your adventure with a refreshing swim and a delicious lunch at Agia Roumeli beach.
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Samaria Gorge - The Samaria gorge is located on a height of 1227 meters above sea level. This is the longest gorge in Europe: 18km pathway and width from 3 to 300 meters.
The walking tour begins in the early morning from Omalos plateau 43 km from the city of Chania. Walking time is about 5-6 hours, so be sure to take some water and something to…
- Samaria Gorge - The Samaria gorge is located on a height of 1227 meters above sea level. This is the longest gorge in Europe: 18km pathway and width from 3 to 300 meters.
The walking tour begins in the early morning from Omalos plateau 43 km from the city of Chania. Walking time is about 5-6 hours, so be sure to take some water and something to eat. Before entering the gorge and at the exit there are taverns where you can dine, and throughout the whole journey you will have to be content with only your own reserves. Descenting along the picturesque mountain stream will take you to the southern coast of the island to Agia Roumeli. After relaxing and swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea, you will go on a small boat along the southern coast of Crete to the port of Chora Sfakon where you will wait for the bus.
Take very seriously the decision to visit the gorge, especially if you have health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The path has to be overcome at a sufficiently energetic pace with the air temperature reaching sometimes up to thirty-odd degrees in the shade.
The duration is 12-16 hours, depends on your pick-up.
- Transfer with air-conditioned bus
- Certified tour guide
- Pick-up from hotels of the HERAKLION region (at the specific bus stops outside of your hotel)
- Transfer with air-conditioned bus
- Certified tour guide
- Pick-up from hotels of the HERAKLION region (at the specific bus stops outside of your hotel)
- Ticket entrance to Samaria National Park, Child up to 15 years - free of charge
- Ticket for the boat from Agia Roumeli to Hora Sfakion
- Ticket entrance to Samaria National Park, Child up to 15 years - free of charge
- Ticket for the boat from Agia Roumeli to Hora Sfakion
Embark on a remarkable journey through the Samaria Gorge, the largest in Europe, stretching approximately 18 kilometers. This adventure offers not only stunning views and diverse wildlife but also a personal challenge.
Nestled in the heart of the magnificent “White Mountains,” south of the Omalos plateau, the Samaria Gorge trail begins at an elevation of…
Embark on a remarkable journey through the Samaria Gorge, the largest in Europe, stretching approximately 18 kilometers. This adventure offers not only stunning views and diverse wildlife but also a personal challenge.
Nestled in the heart of the magnificent “White Mountains,” south of the Omalos plateau, the Samaria Gorge trail begins at an elevation of 1250 meters above sea level. The path, equipped with wooden fences, descends the mountainside. The most narrow and arguably the most scenic spot is known as “Portes” or gates, where towering cliffs reach 500 meters high, while the gorge narrows to just 3-4 meters wide. The river Tarraios, flowing through the White Mountains and valley, is crossed by 47 bridges. Along the way, visitors may encounter the reserve’s residents, such as the wild Kri-Kri goats, or spot rare orchid species.
After a 4-6 hour trek, the journey concludes at the stunning Agia Roumeli beach, where visitors can enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear waters and have lunch. A boat will then transport them back to the bus.
- If an infant does not sit on lap in the bus, It is necessary to pay a child ticket.
- After booking we will contact you to arrange the pick-up. Please, note, if you do not provide your pick-up details up to 24 hours before the tour, we do not guarantee the pick-up. For pick-up from different location, please, contact us.
- NOTE: It is a 18 kilometers walk along very rocky path, sometimes steep.
- Visiting the gorge is usually recommended for children over 7 years old, who like to walk a lot. Infants only in a special carriers.
- The tour starts at 06.00am and you will be back at your hotel around 10.00pm, depending on the pick up location.
- Pick-up from the specific bus stops next to the hotels. From Area 1: all the villages between Amudara/Heraklion/Karteros/Amnissos/Kokkini Hani/Gournes/Gouves/Analipsi/Anissaras/Hersonissos/Stalida/Malia/Sissi
- Area 2: Georgioupoli/Rethymno/Panormo/Bali/Sises/Fodele/Agia Pelagia/Ligaria/Achlada/Mades/Ammoudi/Rodia/Palaiokastro/Pantanassa/Gazi
- Monday: English, German, French
- Tuesday: English, German, French, Polish, Dutch
- Thursday: English, German, French, Polish, Dutch
- Saturday: English, German, French, Polish, Dutch
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
